Serving 253 students in grades 7-8, Upper Adams MiddleSchool ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Upper Adams MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Upper Adams MiddleSchool's student population of 253 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Upper Adams MiddleSchool ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Upper Adams MiddleSchool is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1898 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
25%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
72%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upper Adams MiddleSchool's ranking?
Upper Adams MiddleSchool is ranked #1898 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Upper Adams MiddleSchool often compared to?
Upper Adams MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairfield Area MiddleSchool, Gettysburg Area MiddleSchool, Biglerville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Upper Adams MiddleSchool?
253 students attend Upper Adams MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Upper Adams MiddleSchool students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Adams MiddleSchool?
Upper Adams MiddleSchool has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Upper Adams MiddleSchool offer ?
Upper Adams MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Upper Adams MiddleSchool part of?
Upper Adams MiddleSchool is part of Upper Adams SD School District.
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